These were the Chieftain Mk5 (P)- FV4030/1, FV4030/2 Shir (Lion) 1 and 4030/3 Shir 2. With the fall of the Shah of Iran and the collapse of the UK's MBT-80 project, the British Army became the customer …

Challenger 1 is essentially the FV4030/3 (Shir 2) modified to suit the requirements of the British Army. The layout of Challenger 1 is similar to that of the Chieftain, with the driver's compartment at the …

The FV4030/3 was introduced as a reward for the 2025 "Enter the Serpent" event. As a precursor to the Challenger 1 MBT series, it is comparable to the Challenger Mk.2, with the main differences being …

In 1977, an Iranian order for an improved version of the Chieftain came out. After the MVEE created the Chieftain Mark 5(P), giving birth to three prototypes, also known as the FV4030/1, the FV4030/2 Shir …

During the 1970s, Iran was one of the major importers of British military tech, and the FV4030/3 — known as Shir 2 (Persian for “Lion”!) — was to be the crown jewel of those export deals. This Tier III …

FV4030/3 Shir 2 Also known as "' 4030 Phase 3' " Iranian variant. The Shir 2 represented a completely new-MBT incorporating Chobham armour (renamed "Pageant" to avoid diplomatic incident with the …

Jan 17, 2025 · The FV4030/3 is a tank that comes between the Chieftain and Challenger 1 in terms of design and development, featuring a new engine (more on that below) and Chobham composite armor.

Jan 13, 2025 · The FV4030/3 Shir 2 is a modified and modernized Chieftain, designed in Great Britain to meet the needs of Iran. Featuring a 1,200 HP engine, the FV4030/3 can reach speeds of up to 56 …

Jan 26, 2025 · FV 4030/3 wasn’t a descendent of the MBT-80; it was a completely separate project for Iran, and a descendent of the Chieftain. It retained essentially the same 1,200 hp power pack as the …

Jan 17, 2025 · The FV4030/3 is a tank that comes between the Chieftain and Challenger 1 in terms of design and development, featuring a new engine (more on that below) and Chobham composite armor.